Forenza

Forenza is an Italian municipality ( comune ) with 2161 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in the province of Potenza, in the Basilicata. The municipality is situated approximately 25 kilometers north-northeast of Potenza and belongs to the Comunità Montana Alto Bradano.

History

Forenza was founded on the ruins of the Samnite city Forentum. 317 BC, the Romans occupied the city. Middle of the 6th century, the ancient city was destroyed.

Personalities

Hugo of Payns (around 1070-1136 ), founder of the Knights Templar Order, who studied in Forenza

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